Hymns and Devotions for Daily Worship ‎#92

92. Psalm 91

1. There is a safe and secret place
Beneath the wings divine
Reserved for all the heirs of grace;
Oh, be that refuge mine!

2. The least and feeblest there may bide
Uninjured and unawed;
While thousands fall on ev'ry side
They rest secure in God.

3. The angels watch them on their way
And aid with friendly arm;
While Satan, roaring for his prey,
May hate, but cannot harm.

4. They feed in pastures large and fair
Of love and truth divine.
O child of God, O Glory’s heir,
How rich a lot is thine!

5. A hand almighty to defend,
An ear for ev’ry call,
An honored life, a peaceful end,
And Heav’n to crown it all!

Text Information

• First Line: There is a safe and secret place
• Title: Psalm 91
• Paraphraser: Henry F. Lyte (1834)
• Meter: 8.6.8.6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2024
• Scripture:
  Psalm 91
• Topic: Lent
• Notes: Paraphrased by Henry F. Lyte for The Spirit of the Psalms (1834, rev. 1836).

Tune Information

• Name: ST. HUGH
• Composer: E.J. Hopkins (1862)
• Meter: 8.6.8.6
• Incipit: 11231 523
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Tune ST HUGH by E.J. Hopkins, organist of Temple Church, London, from the Congregational Hymn and Tune Book (1862).